Umirkhanov Duman Serikovich Date and place of birth: Born on January 29, 1995, in the Beskaragay district. Education: specialized secondary education Main occupation / field: Theater Achievements, titles (if any): Current position: Actor of the "Dariga-ai" youth theater Umirkhanov Duman Serikovich entered the "Acting" faculty of the M. Tulebaev Music College in Semey in 2013 and graduated from this institution in 2017. In 2015, he was accepted as an actor in the "Dariga-ai" youth theater. Since joining the theater, Duman has immediately stood out with his agility and hard work. He is respected within the team and actively participates in public works at the theater. He has performed his assigned roles in plays and performances with professional skill. Notably: S. Marshak "Twelve Months" (fairy tale) - January; M. Shakhanov "Tanakoz" - Murat; G. Khugaev "The Dog's Son or the Human's Mix" - Crow; W. Shakespeare "Richard III" - Stanley; M. Auezov "The Amazing Tragedy" - Aidar; M. Lipskerov "The Wolf and the Calf" - Wolf; "Sang for All Kazakhs - Shamshi!" - Bodikov; G. Musirepov "Kozy Korpesh - Bayan Sulu" - Qodar; Aigainy Grimder "The Bremen Musicians" - King; Zh. Tashenov "The Bath" - Sarybay; O. Bokey "Thaw" - Jan; M. Makatayev "Farewell Love" - Aibar; B. Igilik "God is not blind" - doctor; D. Seysenuly "Maestro" - Latif Hamidi; M. Baizhiyev "Incident" - Sagyn; O. Bokey "Do not extinguish your own fire" - Qambar; Winner of several regional and republican competitions. In 2021, he was awarded the "Best Supporting Male Character" nomination on International Theater Day; in 2022, he received a special diploma from the East Kazakhstan Regional Culture Department; in 2023, at the republican theater festival "Truth in Criticism" held in Karaganda, he won the "Best Supporting Actor" nomination for the role of Qodar in G. Musirepov's "Kozy Korpesh - Bayan Sulu"; in 2025, he is recognized with a special diploma from the Aбай region maslikhat, a letter of thanks from the mayor of Semey, and other awards. Duman Serikuly has also showcased his directorial side in the theater, staging performances for children, festive compositions, and a special staging of Charles Perrault's "Beauty and the Beast" for our little viewers during the New Year celebration. Duman Umirkhanov is one of the promising professionals who can become a master of the big stage, with refined professional skills and a deep understanding of the Kazakh artistic word. He is married. He and his wife Dana are raising a son in a creative family. The theater team has great confidence in Duman.